DraftKings Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Lead Software Engineer, Backend
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expDraftKings Inc. is a technology company that is shaping the future of AI in gaming. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will architect and develop scalable systems that enhance customer experiences and drive innovation, while mentoring a team and aligning engineering efforts with business strategy.
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Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and maintain scalable and secure systems and APIs that power high-impact applications used by millions of users in a real-time, always-on environment
Take ownership of the full development lifecycle from shaping the architecture of new features to breaking down workstreams and guiding implementation
Lead by example, writing high-performance, well-tested code that meets our rigorous standards for reliability and scalability
Set and enforce best practices around code quality, design patterns, testing, and system performance
Triage, debug, and resolve complex issues in production environments, driving a culture of accountability and operational excellence
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to align technical solutions with strategic business goals
Act as a technical mentor and coach, providing guidance and feedback that helps engineers grow and deliver their best work
Play a critical role in shaping the team’s roadmap and technical direction while fostering a strong engineering culture grounded in ownership and continuous learning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
At least 5 years of experience in object-oriented backend development using languages such as C# or Java, with advanced expertise in OOP principles, design patterns, and backend architecture
Proven ability to architect, build, and scale distributed systems in Cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Deep experience developing and maintaining comprehensive automated test suites, including unit, integration, and performance tests, to ensure system resilience and scalability
A strong track record of mentoring engineers, leading code and design reviews, and driving high-impact technical decisions across cross-functional teams
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, code quality, and driving engineering best practices across teams
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits as applicable
Company
DraftKings Inc.
It's simple, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.64BKey Investors
Michael JordanManhattan Venture Partners (MVP)Eldridge Industries
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2024-06-06Post Ipo Equity· $324.04M
2020-09-02Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Jason Robins
CEO and Co-Founder
Alan Ellingson
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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